Special film showings around Snohomish County
Published 1:30 am Friday, January 13, 2017
Reel World Cinema: The winter series in Calvin Lounge at First Presbyterian Church, 2936 Rockefeller Ave., Everett, focuses on events in the lives of scientists that have theological implications. At 7 p.m. Jan. 13, see the 2009 movie “Creation” with Paul Bettany and Jennifer Connelly as Charles and Emma Darwin. Potluck at 6 p.m. Discussion follows the movie.
Sno-King Meaningful Movies: “A Fierce Green Fire — The Battle for a Living Planet” shows at 7 p.m. Jan. 14, Edmonds Unitarian Universalist, 8109 224th St. SW. Free. Donations accepted. Big-picture exploration of the environmental movement. Discussion follows.
Nordic Lights Film Festival: Through Jan. 16, Nordic Heritage Museum, 3014 NW 67th St., Seattle. Movies from Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden and Faroe Islands. Details at nordicmuseum.org/nlff.
“Meru”: Historic Everett Theatre’s Sundance Movie and Wine Night is 7 p.m. Jan. 18 at the theater, 2911 Colby Ave. Call 425-258-6766. In the high-stakes game of big-wall climbing, the Shark’s Fin on Mount Meru may be the ultimate prize. Sitting at the headwaters of the sacred Ganges River in Northern India, the Shark’s Fin has seen more failed attempts by elite climbing teams over the past 30 years than any other ascent in the Himalayas.
Best of the 43rd Northwest Filmmakers Festival: 7:30 p.m. Jan. 20, Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, 565 Camano Ave., Langley. Tickets are $12-15. This touring program offers a selection of films from the Northwest Film Center, including young people and adults. More at www.wicaonline.org.
Twisted Flicks: The Historic Everett Theatre hosts the region’s only live movie re-dubbing show, which merges improv comedy and old B movies. The Twisted Flicks guys from Jet City Improv will riff on “The Blob” at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 21 at the theater, 2911 Colby Ave. Call 425-258-6766.
“Some Like It Hot”: Classic Movie Day at the Marysville Opera House is 6 p.m. Jan. 23 at 1225 Third St., Marysville. The movie stars Tony Curtis, Jack Lemmon and Marilyn Monroe.
“Show Boat”: The 1951 Oscar-nominated movie musical starring Ava Gardner will be shown at 10 a.m. Jan. 28 as part of the all-ages Dementia-Inclusive Series at Edmonds Center for the Arts, 410 Fourth Ave. N. Tickets are $10. Call 425-275-9595. Opening act by the Barclay Shelton Dance Centre.
“The Love Bug”: Family Movie Day at the Marysville Opera House features the Disney film about Herbie the Volkswagen at 2 p.m. Jan. 29, 1225 Third St., Marysville. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. Cost is $3. Refreshments available for purchase.
To submit information for this calendar, email reporter Gale Fiege at gfiege@heraldnet.com.
